Archive for January 2020
Top UMass official leaves economic development post
Katie Stebbins, a former Baker administration aide, has left her post as vice president of economic development at the UMass president’s office and set up her own consulting shop. Read More
Read MoreEaton Vance exploring Boston headquarters move
The investment management company leases 340,000 square feet at International Place in Boston. Read More
Read MoreGov. Baker: Galvin rule creates confusion for investors, industry
Gov. Charlie Baker is among those concerned by a proposed fiduciary conduct standard regulation that Secretary of State William Galvin is pursuing as a way to protect investors. Read More
Read MoreWaltham’s Amag Pharma replacing CEO, cutting two products
Less than one year after launching its product Vyleesi, AMAG Pharma is turning around and selling the drug as part of a company shakeup that includes the departure of its longtime CEO. Read More
Read MoreIn wake of drug trial fail, Newton firm cuts most staff, top scientist quits
A Newton biotech startup is making major changes after a late-stage drug trial failure, announcing this week that it has laid off 60% of its staff. Read More
Read MoreFive things you need to know today, and I’ve been a scofflaw
Good morning — here are the 5 Things You Need to Know in Boston business news to help get your busy Thursday started. Read More
Read MoreFlywire adds space Boston HQ, plans to hire up to 100 more
After recently expanding its executive suite, one of the city’s largest and fastest-growing fintech companies is adding a whole new floor to its Boston headquarters. Read More
Read MoreJordan Warshaw is bringing the iconic Raffles brand to Boston
“I love the creativity of it and the fact you’re doing something different every day. It’s being able to say, ‘Hey, I created something today.’” Read More
Read MoreCosi has shuttered dozens of locations nationwide. Here’s a list.
That includes eight in Massachusetts, the Business Journal confirmed Wednesday, leaving the chain with only two restaurants in the state that the chain calls home. Read More
Read MoreFree commuter newspaper Metro Boston shuts down after 19 years
The newspaper launched in 2001 with an initial circulation of around 160,000 and once boasted the Boston Globe as a part-owner. Read More
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